Men are struggling—and most of them are doing it silently.
In this powerful episode of the Tickety Boo Podcast, we’re joined by BBC radio presenter Phil Upton to talk about what men really go through behind the scenes.

👉 Why do men struggle to talk?
👉 Why is vulnerability still seen as weakness?
👉 Why is silence still costing lives?

📊 Suicide remains the biggest killer of men in the UK, and yet, conversations around male mental health are still met with jokes, discomfort, or silence.

We unpack the real reasons why:

• Men feel the pressure to ‘man up’

• So many suppress emotions until they explode

• Emotional literacy was never taught, only toughness

• Even crying is seen as a threat to masculinity

With honest, raw chat from Andy, Ian, and Phil Upton, this episode shines a light on the emotional weight men carry, and how we can finally start to change the narrative.

💬 Expect real stories. Real emotion. Real connection.

If you’re a guy who feels lost, tired, or like you’re supposed to just “get on with it” — this one’s for you.

• Why men struggle to open up

• The childhood roots of emotional shutdown

• How humour masks pain

• What actually helps when you’re breaking

• The one thing every man needs to hear right now

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